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Is Spider-Man: Homecoming safe for your child?

Age guide

10+

We advise Spider-Man: Homecoming from age 10 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk).

5-8
Children in this age group might find some of the action sequences, particularly those involving the Vulture and his advanced weaponry, intense or frightening, especially during the ferry scene.
9-12
Kids here will likely enjoy the high school setting and Peter Parker's relatable struggles with balancing his superhero life and teenage responsibilities, though some thematic elements like the Vulture's motivations might require discussion.
13-15
Teenagers will appreciate the film's humor, the development of Peter's character as he learns responsibility, and the complex villain who presents a moral dilemma rather than a clear-cut evil.
16+
Older teens can engage with the film's themes of mentorship, the consequences of power, and the societal impact of superhero actions, including how Peter grapples with his identity and the expectations placed upon him.

Peter Parker balances his high school life with his duties as Spider-Man, under the mentorship of Tony Stark. He faces his first major villain, the Vulture, while trying to prove himself worthy of being an Avenger.

Age guide
10+
Overall risk
5/10
Violence
5/10
Toxic behaviour
3/10
Stranger contact
2/10
Addiction risk
8/10
Language
3/10
Influence
6/10

What parents should know

Spider-Man: Homecoming is a PG-13 superhero film that balances action with a coming-of-age story, focusing on Peter Parker's journey to become a hero while dealing with high school life. It contains intense action, some mild language, and thematic elements around responsibility and moral choices. Parental controls on streaming services can help manage access based on content ratings.

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Spider-Man: Homecoming age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Spider-Man: Homecoming?

Parentwise puts Spider-Man: Homecoming at 10+. We advise Spider-Man: Homecoming from age 10 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 5/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 2/10 and addiction risk 8/10.

Can a 10 year old watch Spider-Man: Homecoming?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Spider-Man: Homecoming (10+). Kids here will likely enjoy the high school setting and Peter Parker's relatable struggles with balancing his superhero life and teenage responsibilities, though some thematic elements like the Vulture's motivations might require discussion.

Can a 12 year old watch Spider-Man: Homecoming?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Spider-Man: Homecoming (10+). Kids here will likely enjoy the high school setting and Peter Parker's relatable struggles with balancing his superhero life and teenage responsibilities, though some thematic elements like the Vulture's motivations might require discussion.

Can a 13 year old watch Spider-Man: Homecoming?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Spider-Man: Homecoming (10+). Teenagers will appreciate the film's humor, the development of Peter's character as he learns responsibility, and the complex villain who presents a moral dilemma rather than a clear-cut evil.

Is Spider-Man: Homecoming appropriate for kids?

Spider-Man: Homecoming is a PG-13 superhero film that balances action with a coming-of-age story, focusing on Peter Parker's journey to become a hero while dealing with high school life. Parentwise rates Spider-Man: Homecoming overall as medium risk (5/10), with stranger contact at 2/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.

Is Spider-Man: Homecoming family friendly?

Spider-Man: Homecoming sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It contains intense action, some mild language, and thematic elements around responsibility and moral choices.

Spider-Man: Homecoming parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Spider-Man: Homecoming is a PG-13 superhero film that balances action with a coming-of-age story, focusing on Peter Parker's journey to become a hero while dealing with high school life. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (2/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).

Is Spider-Man: Homecoming safe for kids?

We advise Spider-Man: Homecoming from age 10 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). It contains intense action, some mild language, and thematic elements around responsibility and moral choices.

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